Job Title:
Truck Dumper
Company: Darling International
Location: Bastrop, TX
Created: 2026-03-14
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Truck Dumper Darling Ingredients repurposes and recycles materials from the animal agriculture and food industries - transforming them into essential ingredients that do everything from feeding animals to fertilizing crops to fueling planes and nourishing people. We're the number one publicly traded company of our kind, operating a global family of brands and businesses that span more than 260 facilities in over 15 countries. Our unique scale allows us to make entire industries less wasteful and more sustainable, helping move the world toward a more circular economy. Darling Ingredients offers full time employees a full suite of benefits including but not limited to the following: 401(k), Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, and Paid Time Off. Job Summary The Truck Dumper is responsible for moving trucks/trailers around on the property, keeping raw material trailers dumped in a safe and timely manner. Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Ensures a steady flow of raw material is dumped in order to maintain a consistent mix of material. Cleans trailer after dumping to ensure trailer is set up in accordance with customer requirements. Positions each trailer in the holding lot to ensure readiness for next day's routes. Ensures Bartlett lift tractor and dock area is clean when dumping is complete. Performs various tasks related to the operation of the facility in terms of general labor. Maintains safety as top priority in accordance with all company safety rules and regulations. All other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Must be 18 years of age. Preferred Qualifications: High school diploma or GED preferred. Prior experience in the operation of tractor and/or Bartlett lift tractor preferred. Basic math skills. Good oral and written communication skills; able to follow oral and written directions. Ability to work nights and/or weekends as needed. Darling Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Know Your Rights: If you would like more information, please click on the link and paste into your browser: Working Conditions and Physical Demands The physical demands and work environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the main duties of this job. Working Environment None Occasionally = up to 20% Frequently = 21% to 50% Constantly = at least 51% Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environments such as high noise level, strong odors, and/or exposure to heat and cold Exposed to bio hazardous conditions Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations Exposed to Electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment Travels to offsite locations Other (please describe): Physical Demands None Occasionally = up to 20% Frequently = 21% to 50% Constantly = at least 51% Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position. Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location. Use hands to finger, handle or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery. Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to position one's self to maintain computers in the lab, including under desks and in the server closet. Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder. Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to; effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions. Weight and Force Demands None Occasionally = up to 20% Frequently = 21% to 50% Constantly = at least 51% Up to 10 pounds Up to 25 pounds Up to 50 pounds Up to 100 pounds More than 100 pounds Vision Demands Required No special vision requirements Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) Distance vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more) Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors) Peripheral vision Depth perception Ability to adjust focus